Omagh bomb questions can ‘only be fully answered with tandem public inquiries’

Families gathered this week to mark the 25th anniversary of the Omagh bombing (Liam McBurney/PA)

All questions around the Omagh bomb atrocity can only be answered by holding a public inquiry on both sides of the Irish border, a lawyer representing some bereaved families has said.

John McBurney urged the Irish Government to “reconsider” its position after a minister indicated this week that there is no new evidence which would warrant holding a public inquiry in the Republic of Ireland.